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Calgary Flames Embrace Underdog Role as Season Begins

9/20/2025

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Story summary

Calgary Flames players, including MacKenzie Weegar and Blake Coleman, feel motivated by low external expectations as training camp starts.
Weegar highlights the team's internal belief and determination to prove critics wrong.
Young player Zayne Parekh, recovering from injury, seeks a roster spot and embraces the pressure of being a top prospect.
Coach Ryan Huska emphasizes the need for adaptation and improvement while acknowledging last season's performance challenges.
The team focuses on playoffs and developing young talent like Parekh, aiming to build on past successes while staying grounded.

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Story summary

Calgary Flames players, including MacKenzie Weegar and Blake Coleman, feel motivated by low external expectations as training camp starts.
Weegar highlights the team's internal belief and determination to prove critics wrong.
Young player Zayne Parekh, recovering from injury, seeks a roster spot and embraces the pressure of being a top prospect.
Coach Ryan Huska emphasizes the need for adaptation and improvement while acknowledging last season's performance challenges.
The team focuses on playoffs and developing young talent like Parekh, aiming to build on past successes while staying grounded.